eMachines Introduces New Design for Entire PC Line

'Consumer-Friendly' Chassis Offers Unique Convenience Features, Premium Look; Systems Priced From $399 to $699 April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- eMachines, Inc., the third-leading vendor of desktop PCs sold through U.S. retailers, today announced a new line of affordable yet powerful PCs featuring a new elegant design with "consumer-friendly" features. Prices start at $399 after manufacturer's rebate. The products are currently shipping with initial units available from retailers nationwide this weekend.

eMachines' newly designed PCs feature a more upscale look with an attractive "anthracite black" and "platinum silver" dual-toned chassis with beveled design that is replicated throughout its monitors, keyboard, mice and speakers. An enlarged power button with an eMachines "green halo" icon is highlighted on towers and monitors. Other new features throughout the entire PC line include:

• Front-panel slide-up door to provide users with easy access to four USB ports, two in the front panel and two in back.
• "Smart Stand-by" creates a silent, low-power mode that resumes the computer where the user left off with a simple mouse move, keyboard or power button press. This new capability keeps the computer unobtrusive in a home environment and saves energy while remaining available at a moment's notice.
• A 250-watt power supply utilizing dual ball bearings for quiet operation while doubling the life of the fan.
• Dual optical bays on all models for upgradability throughout the line.
• New BigFix application installed, the first pro-active tech support program in the industry
• Front panel includes product serial number, eMachines' customer service phone number and hours of operations to better facilitate customer support.
• Thumbscrews allow for easy side chassis removal for upgrades while coin-rolled edges eliminate any sharp edges inside chassis.
• Recessed handles on tower for ease of handling.

The new PCs include a number of configurations for a variety of consumer needs starting with the T1140 ($399 after manufacturer's rebate) featuring the Intel Celeron 1.10 GHz processor, 128 MB of memory, 20 GB hard drive and 48x CD-ROM drive. The top-of-the-line T4170, ($699 after manufacturer's rebate) includes the Intel Pentium 4 1.60 processor, 256 MB DDR of memory, 60 GB hard drive, CD-RW drive and built-in Ethernet for broadband connectivity.

"The premium look and feel of our new design, in addition to our quality components and excellent customer service, places us on par with any PCs currently on the market at a significantly lower price," said Wayne Inouye, president and CEO of eMachines based in Irvine, Calif. "Our new PCs have taken every consumer requirement into consideration, from the easy-to-carry configuration of the chassis to the dual optical bays to add a DVD or CD-RW drive."

The products are backed by eMachines' comprehensive Customer Care program offering consumers one-year of free parts, service and technical support calls.

"We are encouraging users to call us any time with questions by placing our tech support line and serial number on the front panel," said Mike Zimmerman, eMachines vice president of Customer Care. "We are committed to providing the best customer service in the PC industry, with a fast and accurate response on the first call."

All four of the PCs come pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system and Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money 2002 and Encarta Online. eMachines' eView 17s monitor is priced at $219 while the eView 17f flat tube monitor is priced at $259. A total of $175 in manufacturer's rebates is available when consumers purchase an eMachines system with either monitor.

Consumers may purchase eMachines' newly designed systems online at https://store.emachines.com/ or by clicking "Shop eMachines" from the company's home page at http://www.emachines.com/ . Telephone sales representatives are also available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Pacific Time, by calling (800) 362-2446.

The new systems feature the following specifications:

• eMachines T1140 with Intel Celeron 1.10 GHz CPU, 128 MB SDRAM, 20 GB hard drive, 56K V.92 ready fax/modem and a 48x CD-ROM drive. Also includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Money 2002 and Encarta Online pre-installed. (Price: $399 after $75 rebate)
• eMachines T1150 with Intel Celeron 1.30 GHz CPU, 128 MB SDRAM, 40 GB hard drive, 56K V.92 ready fax/modem and a 24x CD-RW drive. Also includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Money 2002 and Encarta Online. (Price: $499 after $75 rebate)
• eMachines T1600 with AMD Athlon XP 1600 + CPU with QuantiSpeed architecture, 256 MB DDR, 40 GB hard drive, 56K V.92 ready fax/modem, 24x CD-RW drive, 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet and wheel mouse. Also Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Money 2002 and Encarta Online pre-installed. (Price: $599 after $75 rebate)
• eMachines T4170 with Intel Pentium4 1.60 GHz CPU with Intel NetBurst Micro-Architecture, 256 MB DDR, 60 GB hard drive, 56K fax/modem, 24x CD-RW drive and 10/100 Mpbs built-in Ethernet and wheel mouse. Also includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 6.0, Microsoft Money 2002 and Encarta Online. (Price: $699 after $75 rebate)

All rebates are subject to the terms and conditions of the eMachines mail-in rebate offers.

eMachines' Web site is located at http://www.emachines.com/

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